The Influence of Foreign Culture on Air Force Contingency Contracting Operations

Contingency Contracting Officers (CCOs) are increasingly finding


themselves an integral part of overseas deployments, purchasing in theater


whatever the combat forces cannot bring with them. As a result, CCOs must


deal directly with businesses and the individuals who operate them in the


deployed location. Cultural differences between the CCO and suppliers can


become an issue not encountered in stateside operations. This thesis was


designed to explore the possible impact of culture on the deployed CCO's ability


to do their job.